John Kelly Weaver

John Kelly Weaver obituary, Red Bank, NJ

John Kelly Weaver

John Weaver Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson Memorial Home - Red Bank on Apr. 28, 2025.

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Our beloved John Kelly Weaver, 68, of Little Silver, New Jersey, passed away on April 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of more than 35 years, Barbara Weaver; their children, Lauren Stralo (son-in-law Erik) of Easton, Pennsylvania, William and Reilly Weaver of Little Silver, New Jersey; and his precious granddaughters, Cecelia Jeanne and Quinn Poppy. He is also survived by his siblings, Richard Weaver (wife Laura) of Dacula, Georgia; Laura Mattson (husband Ken) of Mahwah, New Jersey; and Beth Peterson (husband Phil) of Cape May, New Jersey, along with many close extended family, lifelong friends, and colleagues.
John was born in Mahwah, New Jersey, to the late Edwin and Betty Weaver. A lifelong New Jerseyan with a heart of gold, his kindness was evident throughout his life, always putting others before himself.
John had a successful career as a Project Manager for Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), where he formed lifelong friendships and earned the respect of his colleagues for his hard work and dedication. Even in the final years of battling kidney disease, his work ethic never wavered.
He was a man of many passions: a former Mahwah police officer, a sun-chaser, a music lover, and someone who could sit in an Adirondack chair and somehow make it look like a full-time job. His beach visits were legendary-no umbrella, no cooler, no towel-just a paperback and a man in the sand, who looked like he had it all figured out.
In his younger years, John enjoyed being outdoors, with hobbies like flying Cessna airplanes, skiing, and golfing. Summers were spent in Lake Bomoseen, Vermont, where he created memories with family and friends.
If you ever met John, you probably remember it. And if you don't, he likely told you a story that you'll never forget-one that ended with you laughing and wondering how someone so unassuming had lived such an interesting life.
To his three children-Lauren, William, and Reilly-John was larger than life. He was their personal hype man, the man who could be both their toughest critic and their proudest cheerleader all at once.
To his granddaughters, known affectionately as "Poppy," he was a magic-maker: pancake wizard, donut supplier, and snuggle hero. He never said no to one more hug or one more story.
John was the rock of his family, especially in his last seven years of battling kidney failure. He faced each challenge with grit, humor, and a strength most people only read about. He never stopped fighting.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 28th at 11 a.m. at the Church of Nativity, 180 Ridge Rd, Fair Haven, NJ 07704. In honor of John, please consider registering as an organ donor at www.organdonor.gov. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Memorial Home of Red Bank, NJ.

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Suzanne Henderson

May 21, 2025

I am so sorry to hear about John passing away. John and I worked together at JLL. He was such a nice, caring, thoughtful person. Always willing to help out. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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